The nature of the mind is such that if certain mental qualities are developed on a sound basis, they not only remain,… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
It is a wonderful thing if one can use one's place of work as a place of spiritual practice as well. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Giving up attachment to the world does not mean that you set yourself apart from it. Generating a desire for others to… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I feel that the essence of spiritual practice is your attitude toward others. When you have a pure, sincere motivation, then you… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Human beings will continue to deceive and overpower one another. Basically, everyone exists in the very nature of suffering, so to abuse… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Here, the certain temple rule, this seems to me to have a certain responsibility to look after the well-being of society and… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Up to now my involvement in the Tibetan freedom struggle has been part of my spiritual practice, because the issues of the… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Spiritual practice . . . involves, on the one hand, acting out of concern for others' well-being. On the other, it entails… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We all want to live a happy life and have a right to do so, whether through work or spiritual practice. I'm… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
“Our lives are in constant flux, which generates many predicaments. But when these are faced with a calm and clear mind supported… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Encountering sufferings will definitely contribute to the elevation of your spiritual practice, provided you are able to transform calamity and misfortune into… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
For the rest of your life to be as meaningful as possible, engage in spiritual practice if you can. It is nothing… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
In the interests of everyone the artist had a responsibility to use his medium well. In the Tibetan culture, most of the paintings are… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Everybody loves to talk about calmness and peace, whether in a family, national, or international context, but without inner peace how can we make… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
I don't want to convert people to Buddhism — all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
We live within the environment. So that directly relates with our survival, our life. So through that way, more concern of well being of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
My belief is that the various religious traditions have great potential to increase compassion, the sense of caring for one another, and the spirit… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
